Work Ethic

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. — read the full passage →

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. — read the full passage →

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. — read the full passage →

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:

And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; — read the full passage →

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. — read the full passage →

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. — read the full passage →

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; — read the full passage →

With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: — read the full passage →

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

But godliness with contentment is great gain. — read the full passage →

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. — read the full passage →

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;